| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $141.65 | 12.495% | $159.3492 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.61 | 4.811% | $186.1548 | $186.15 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.51 | 5.525% | $69.1294 | $69.13 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.25 | 13.329% | $177.0766 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.36 | 9.201% | $218.7951 | $218.80 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.88 | 5.500% | $152.8484 | $152.85 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.82 | 9.406% | $249.2487 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.08 | $1,212.6022 | $1,212.61 | $1,212.65 | $1,212.50 | |